Nuthall and Watnall Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Nuthall and Watnall’s crime profile in August 2023 reveals a starkly different dynamic compared to the UK average, with the area’s overall crime rate (3.8 per 1,000 residents) standing at 53.1% below the national figure of 8.1 per 1,000. This disparity underscores the area’s character as a relatively low-risk built-up zone within Broxtowe, where commercial activity and population density appear to be insufficient to sustain higher crime levels. The most prevalent category, anti-social behaviour (12 incidents, 30.8% of total), aligns with the profile of suburban or semi-rural areas where community interactions and public spaces drive such reports. However, the sharp rise in violent and sexual offences — now accounting for 28.2% of total crimes — introduces a new layer of concern, suggesting a shift in local dynamics that may be influenced by seasonal factors. August, as a peak holiday month, typically sees increased transient populations and unoccupied homes, both of which may contribute to the 120% surge in violent crimes and the 100% increase in shoplifting. These patterns are consistent with areas where tourism or temporary population influxes temporarily elevate certain crime types, even if the overall rate remains low. The area’s burglary rate (0.4 per 1,000) is 18% above the UK average, a figure that may reflect the limited security measures in some residential properties during the summer months. Meanwhile, vehicle crime (0.4 per 1,000) is 18% below the UK average, due to reduced summer traffic or effective local policing strategies. The stark contrast between Nuthall and Watnall’s crime rates and those of larger urban centres highlights the influence of geographic and demographic factors in shaping local crime profiles, with smaller, more cohesive communities often exhibiting lower overall crime levels despite occasional spikes in specific categories.

August saw a dramatic 120% increase in violent and sexual offences, rising from 5 to 11 incidents — the most significant month-on-month jump in the area. This shift altered the crime mix, with violent crimes now accounting for 28.2% of total reports, surpassing property crimes (30.8% for anti-social behaviour, the most common category). While anti-social behaviour remained the top concern, the surge in violence contrasts with a 50% drop in vehicle crime, likely linked to reduced summer traffic or seasonal changes in vehicle usage. Shoplifting doubled from zero to four incidents, a development that may reflect increased retail activity during August’s peak holiday period. The area also recorded an 186% increase in possession of weapons, a category that was 186% above the UK average, though only two incidents were reported — a figure that, while statistically striking, remains contextually low in absolute terms.

The crime rate in August 2023 (3.8 per 1,000 residents) marks a 21.9% decrease from July’s rate of 4.8 per 1,000, reflecting a continued trend of relative safety in Nuthall and Watnall. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that contextualises the low volume of incidents in a built-up area. Monthly exposure reveals that over the course of August, one crime occurred for every 265 residents — a statistic that, while seemingly high on a per-person basis, remains significantly below the UK average when scaled to the local population. This contrast underscores the area’s unique position within Broxtowe, where community-focused policing and limited commercial density may contribute to the lower crime profile. The population-scaled perspective also highlights that the 39 total crimes reported in August equate to just 0.38% of the area’s population, a proportion that aligns with the broader trend of Nuthall and Watnall consistently recording crime rates well below national benchmarks.